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Below are a range of documents explaining aspects of the GS1 System
(formerly EAN.UCC System) for numbering and identification.
Resource categories: General
| GSQ | Bar
Coding | GDS |
eCom | EPCglobal
/ RFID
General
GS1 System overview
This document gives an overview of the GS1 System including: What
the system provides, Supply chain identification, Global data synchronisation,
Bar codes and Radio Frequency Identification tags, Electronic business
messages, Global standards, local support and Working with solution
providers.
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[format: pdf - size: 2401.18kb]
New GS1 standards for automatic identification
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GSQ
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Bar
Coding
Bar coding - getting
it right
Recommendations for the best practice by GS1 UK. This 2007 version
summerises and explains what you need to do for accurate bar coding
in the FMCG supply chain.
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[format: pdf - size: 2014.81kb]
Global Location
numbers(GLN)
A unique number that is assigned to locations to enable them to
be identified uniquely worldwide.
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[format: pdf - size: 88.53kb]
Global Location
Number (GLN) Check digit white paper
This guide will help you identify incorrect GLNs and the implications
of continued usage. The paper also offers a solution to the problem
and serves as a strategic guide on migration.
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[format: pdf - size: 319.18kb]
GTIN Allocation Rules
GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) provides the global supply chain solution for the identification of any item that is traded (priced, ordered, invoiced).
Read more about the GTIN Allocation Rules.
How to identify
and bar code products
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[format: pdf - size: 184.75kb]
How to bar code
money-off coupons
Bar coding money-off coupons ensures their use can be recorded automatically.
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Bar coding variable
measure items
A product whose price is dependent on a measurement, which is continuously
variable, cannot be identified using standard fixed measure identification
numbers. Instead, the UK has adopted standard national structures
for variable measure codes with specific reserved prefixes.
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How to identifiy
books, periodicals and printed sheet music
Books, sheet music and periodicals can be identified with global
trade item numbers (GTINs), whcih can be shown in EAN-13 bar codes.
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Logistics labels and
SSCCs
The serial shipping container code (SSCC) is a unique serial number
that is used to identify individual pallets, and this is one of
the GS1 Standards for supply chain identification.
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How to choose software
for digital bar codes
This guideline is designed to help users make informed decisions
on purchasing software for digital bar code production.
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How to print bar
code symbols
This document explains the types of on-demand bar code printers
available, provides guidance on the different methods of printing
and will help in the choice of equipment.
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[format: pdf - size: 103.94kb]
How to chose the
right scanner
Using the EAN.UCC product identification and bar coding system will
require a bar code scanner to read the bar codes.
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Barcode
validation and verification guide
Validation and verification guide.
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527kb]
Improving Bar code
quality
The guidance documented here is intended to help packaging designers
and printers achieve good quality printed bar codes on their packaging
and products.
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[format: doc - size: 3521.5kb]
Ink jet printing
GS1-128
Explains more about voids in bar code symbols and how to manage
them. Ideal for companies wanting to use ink jet printers as part
of the production process and provides the framework and testing
for your procedures to ensure scannable bar codes.
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[format: pdf - size: 595.2kb]
Ink jet printing
trial report
GS1 UK's Bar code Innovation's group test the successful printing
of ITF-14 symbols onto fibre board.
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[format: pdf - size: 117.98kb]
Project Solocation: Batched Global Number Location licensing
GS1 UK will now provide the batch sale of GLN annual licences to Solution Providers with the opportunity to group them with technology/solution packages. This will enable the ultimate customer to trade in an open business environment whilst enjoying the benefits of global standards and globally unique location number allocation.
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GDS
Global Data Synchronisation
(GDS) FAQ
A list of frequently asked questions to help you understand GDS.
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[format: pdf - size: 158kb]
GS1 UK Data Pool
FAQ
A list of frequently asked questions to help you understand the
new GS1 UK Data Pool service.
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[format: pdf - size: 155kb]
GS1 UK Data Pool
supplier rate card
The aim of the GS1 UK Data Pool is to be affordable and accessible
for organisations of all sizes and its charging structure for suppliers
is based on company turnover. GS1 UK believes this is the fairest
way of charging for the service. For full pricing details please
read the rate card below.
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[format: pdf - size: 45kb]
GDS at work in the
real world
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[format: pdf - size: 768kb]
GDS - Implementing
Global Data Synchronisation
To help you get started with planning and implementing GDS in your
organisation we have put together a simple six step approach, from
planning through to continuously synchronising product information
between suppliers and their retailers.
To understand more about this approach, please read the document
below.
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[format: pdf - size: 516kb]
GDS - UK industry
call to action
To read the full UK industry call to action please read the document
below.
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[format: pdf - size: 156kb]
GS1
UK Data Pool Data Pool brochure
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GDS - Getting our
data right - first time
You can read more about this initiative, called Getting our data
right – first time, in the recent communication that was sent
to all their suppliers in the document below.
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[format: pdf - size: 151kb]
GDS - Makro supplier
handbook
If you have signed up to a GDSN-certified data pool, such as the
GS1 UK Data Pool,
and wish to understand more about Makro’s GDS requirements
then please download the Makro GDS supplier handbook below.
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[format: pdf - size: 336kb]
SPAR data synchronisation supplier handbook
If you are a SPAR supplier and need to know more about SPAR’s data synchronisation requirements then please read the supplier handbook below.
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Comet data synchronisation supplier handbook
If you are a Comet supplier and need to know more about Comet’s data synchronisation requirements then please read the supplier handbook below.
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Ahold GDS supplier handbook
If you are an Ahold supplier and need to know more about Ahold’s GDS requirements then please read the supplier handbook below.
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GDS business case FAQ
Detailed answers to a series of typical business questions that an organisation may face when setting out the business case for GDS.
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Understanding Global
Data Synchronisation (GDS)
To learn more about GDS and its benefits please read the document
below, which provides an introduction to GDS for suppliers and retailers.
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[format: pdf - size: 567kb]
GS1 Product Image
Specification
The GS1 Product Image Specification outlines a set of standards
for the creation and storage of digital images associated to products.
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[format: pdf - size: 204kb]
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eCom
eCom - The future
of EDI survey
A report from Datamonitor, commissioned by e.centre and its Electronic
Business Network group (EBN) for a comprehensive overview of the
trends the current and future B2B standards and technology adoption.
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[format: pdf - size: 401.18kb]
eCom - EU Invoicing
Directive
Frequently asked questions
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[format: doc - size: 221.5kb]
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EPCglobal
/ RFID
EPCglobal Application Form
To subscribe to EPCglobal please complete and return the document below
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EPCglobal brochure
For an overview of EPCglobal and the benefits of RFID please read the brochure below.
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The EPCglobal RFID test centre brochure
For an overview of EPC RFID test centre please read the brochure below.
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